NSTnation Penang, an island known for its heavy traffic during peak hours was all quiet on the first day of the Movement Control Order (MCO)
Checks by the New Straits Times this afternoon showed traffic on the road was halved following the closure of the majority of non-essential premises.Public buses also lined up at the main stations, awaiting to be filled with passengers. However, very few were seen taking them.“I am here to get some essential food items," said a retiree who only wanted to be known as Chong.“Today, I am able to find what I need after they stocked up the shelves.
However, the situations improved later in the afternoon after authorities started making their rounds to ensure there were no crowds at the eateries. Some eateries also decided to fold and cover their tables and chairs to avoid the people eating at the outlets.
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